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Behind the Scenes with True Royalty: Princesses of the World, from Grace to Diana

They are two of the most well-known princesses in the last century – Princess Grace of Monaco, the retired American actress formerly known as Grace Kelly and Diana, Princess of Wales, who took the world by storm when she entered the British Royal Family. These two familiar faces begin and end this week’s True Royalty pick – with plenty of others from Iran, Japan, Sweden and all…
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Japan

Emperor of Japan delivers final New Year's address

Emperor Akihito of Japan has delivered his final New Year’s address from the Chrysanthemum Throne in Tokyo today. The Emperor is due to abdicate in favour of his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito on 30 May. Naruhito will ascend the throne the following day on 1…
Thailand

Thai King to finally be crowned in May

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 66, will finally have his coronation ceremony in May of this year. The Royal Household Bureau made the announcement yesterday saying the coronation and celebration festivities would take place from 4 May through 6 May. His Majesty will be crowned in a ceremony on 4 May with a celebration procession the following day. The 5th of May will also see a…
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Denmark

Danish Queen talks of Denmark's progress in New Year's Eve address

Queen Margrethe of Denmark spoke of her country’s progress in her live annual New Year’s Eve address this evening. The Queen began by stating, “When the clock strikes twelve at midnight, the old year comes to an end. At that very moment, we toast the new year and wish each other “Happy New Year”. “On New Year’s Morning, we wake up to embrace new days. They lie ahead…
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European RoyalsInternational royals

A look back at European and international royal 2018 events - part two

Continuing our look back at the year the European and international royals had, we are taking a look at April through June. April The Spanish Royal Family attended Easter Mass, which later resulted in controversy due to what appeared to be a disagreement between Queen Letizia and her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía. Embed from Getty Images Infanta Cristina also joined her family for the…
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